October 17th is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural.
It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings. Nelson Mandela

Have you taken action today to help reduce Poverty?

It's easy to get involved. Today you can:

• Read Poverty in America, a threat to the common good and reflect on what you can do
• Endorse the Campaign to Reduce Poverty in America
• Take Action and help children get the health insurance they need
• Talk to your family, coworkers, community groups about poverty in your community and what you can to